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Pppp99
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Let's get together and cry about itI'm nearly 40 and it feels like every year that is being added on reduces my chances to be drafted by the NBA... I feel you pain...
Thoughts Post your little thoughts.
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Slopps
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Let's get together and cry about it
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Harley31
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Let's get together and cry about it
Buckle up, you're 22...life hasnt started to fuck you over yet lol
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Kmam1989
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Truer words were never spoken. Hang on.Buckle up, you're 22...life hasnt started to fuck you over yet lol
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Wifey43
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I got nothing right now
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Wifey43
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I do now... reading through some threads and read a post that was a little on the upsetting side... why do I have to be so sensitive and have stupid girl emotions?
I can't stand it when I see people or places write "Merry XMas" instead of Merry Christmas. If you don't celebrate Christmas that's on you. Just don't write it at all instead of trying to shorten it and not offend some people.
An unfortunate victim of the Christmas culture wars is the usage of "Xmas" instead of "Christmas" has been disparaged. Most people,
however, have taken aim at a misunderstood target, not realizing that the "X" was always used in church records to represent Christ, not to ignore or
remove him. Thus, in Latin records, we find the name Christopher spelled as X-foro, meaning bearer of Christ. The intent of parish priests and scholars was
never to minimize the importance of Christ, but to keep his name sacred by not overusing it, much like the Judaic Yahweh (or Yhvh/Yhwh) represents the name of God.
In a similar fashion, people used to sign their names with an "X" -- in reflection of their honor and integrity before God, much like swearing
on the Bible. Thus, we needn't be defensive. Merry Xmas to all!
however, have taken aim at a misunderstood target, not realizing that the "X" was always used in church records to represent Christ, not to ignore or
remove him. Thus, in Latin records, we find the name Christopher spelled as X-foro, meaning bearer of Christ. The intent of parish priests and scholars was
never to minimize the importance of Christ, but to keep his name sacred by not overusing it, much like the Judaic Yahweh (or Yhvh/Yhwh) represents the name of God.
In a similar fashion, people used to sign their names with an "X" -- in reflection of their honor and integrity before God, much like swearing
on the Bible. Thus, we needn't be defensive. Merry Xmas to all!
The phrase "Happy Holidays" came about long before the Political Correctness craze.
Some marketing people -- who were trying to save a buck or two -- discovered that by condensing the phrase "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
into just "Happy Holidays" for their bulk advertising and print work, they saved a boatload of money in printing costs. Naturally, whenever other
companies see another company saving money in a certain area, all others will naturally follow suit. And so it quickly became the norm.
Now the existing phrase advertisers have been using for some time conveniently provides inclusion for other secular holidays in the same season.
Some marketing people -- who were trying to save a buck or two -- discovered that by condensing the phrase "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
into just "Happy Holidays" for their bulk advertising and print work, they saved a boatload of money in printing costs. Naturally, whenever other
companies see another company saving money in a certain area, all others will naturally follow suit. And so it quickly became the norm.
Now the existing phrase advertisers have been using for some time conveniently provides inclusion for other secular holidays in the same season.
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LillyK
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My head hurts. Where is my sleep damnit?
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LillyK
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Would it be lame to give people paper stars for Christmas? They're cuuuuuuuuute 
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Pppp99
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I'll take oneWould it be lame to give people paper stars for Christmas? They're cuuuuuuuuute
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LillyK
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Come and get itI'll take one
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Pppp99
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Wait, are we still talking about the cute little star????Come and get it
Would it be lame to give people paper stars for Christmas? They're cuuuuuuuuute
Not at all, I'll also take one! : )
True, true - saving a buck or two is a motive - lol. "Happy holidays" and the word "holiday" go back even more. "Holiday" came into common use in English in the 1500's meaning "holy day." For Christians, the happy holy day was Christmas but even "seasons greetings" were made in regard to the period of Advent through to the Feast of the Epiphany. This I was taught in the second grade (1964) by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM for short, which of course to us meant Black Veiled Monsters - lol.) Of course, language changes over time and "holiday" has more general and secular meanings as well.
Considering the how many cultures have some form of celebration around the "winter" solstice - with lots of candles and lights to counteract the darkness - it seems reasonable to be inclusive and wish joy and happiness to all (and hope the sun will return higher in the sky - sorry Aussies - lol) at this time of year, and really all the year. So, whatever your particular cultural background, enjoy your celebration.
Ten Lies
1. Live each day as if it’s your last.
A. Live each day as if it’s your FIRST.
2. Do what makes you happy.
B. Do what’s right, even if it hurts.
3. It’s my life, I can do what I want.
C. Our choices ALWAYS affect others more than they affect us.
4. Forgiveness is about saying what they did is okay now.
D. Forgiveness is about letting go of self-inflicted pain.
5. Love always feels good, fear always feels bad.
E. Love can cause deep sorrow; fear can fuel determination.
6. You are separate from God.
F. You are a direct projection of your source.
7. Being right is our main objective.
G. Being kind is our highest priority.
8. Those who die with the most toys, wins.
H. Those who die with no regrets are the most envied.
9. We must defend our rights and freedoms.
I. Defending the rights and freedoms of others is our primary duty.
10. The faster you go, the more you get done.
J. The slower you go, the more you experience.
1. Live each day as if it’s your last.
A. Live each day as if it’s your FIRST.
2. Do what makes you happy.
B. Do what’s right, even if it hurts.
3. It’s my life, I can do what I want.
C. Our choices ALWAYS affect others more than they affect us.
4. Forgiveness is about saying what they did is okay now.
D. Forgiveness is about letting go of self-inflicted pain.
5. Love always feels good, fear always feels bad.
E. Love can cause deep sorrow; fear can fuel determination.
6. You are separate from God.
F. You are a direct projection of your source.
7. Being right is our main objective.
G. Being kind is our highest priority.
8. Those who die with the most toys, wins.
H. Those who die with no regrets are the most envied.
9. We must defend our rights and freedoms.
I. Defending the rights and freedoms of others is our primary duty.
10. The faster you go, the more you get done.
J. The slower you go, the more you experience.
